Patrol Craft Escort
The Patrol Craft Escorts were 903 ton, 184-foot (56 m) vessels. With a crew of 99, they had a top speed of 15.7 knots (29.1 km/h; 18.1 mph). The main armament was a single 3"/50 caliber gun, along with 40 mm guns, and depth charges.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Đống Đa II (HQ-07) | 29 November 1961 | USS Crestview (PCE-895) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22). |
| RVNS Ngọc Hồi (HQ-12) | 11 July 1966 | USS Brattleboro (PCE(R)-852) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19). |
| RVNS Van Kiếp II (HQ-14) | 1970 | USS Amherst (PCE(R)-853) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Datu Marikudo (PS-23). |
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